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The Conjuring: Last Rites comes to 4K and Blu-ray

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The 2025 film “The Conjuring: Last Rites” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray on November 25th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Michael Chaves directed this sequel. It stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson. It co-stars Mia Tomlinson, Ben Hardy, Steve Coulter, Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Beau Gadsdon, John Brotherton, and Shannon Kook.

It’s certainly worth noting that “The Conjuring: 4-Film Collection” will be available on Blu-ray on November 25th, also via Warner. This set is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p presentation in a variable aspect ratio of 2.39:1 and 1.78:1, along with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a variable aspect ratio of 2.39:1 with Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. All three versions on home video will include a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The bonus materials set to be included on both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are listed below.

  • Last Rites: An Era Ends – featurette (8:45)
  • The Conjuring: Crafting Scares – featurette (8:40)
  • Michael Chaves: Believer – featurette (7:04)

The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are available to preorder at online retailer GRUV. Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film along with the full press release.

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The 1990 film Edward Scissorhands comes to 4K

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The 1990 film “Edward Scissorhands“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on October 28th via 20th Century Studios (Disney). Tim Burton co-wrote, produced, and directed the movie. It starred Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, and Vincent Price. It’s worth noting that this movie remains “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie has received a new restoration. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision and HDR10, as well as Dolby Atmos sound, all on a BD-66 disc. The release will come as a 2-disc set “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included, as well as a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) is now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Walmart.

The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

  • Featurette – Peek behind the scenes and hear the cast & crew of Edward Scissorhands discuss Burton’s unique, modern reinterpretation of Frankenstein
  • Audio Commentary by Director Tim Burton
  • Audio Commentary by Composer Danny Elfman

The 1997 film Anaconda comes to 4K in December

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The 1997 film “Anaconda“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 9th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Luis Llosa directed the film. It starred Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz, Jonathan Hyde, and Owen Wilson.

The movie has been restored from the original camera negative. The tech specs on 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release will come with a digital copy of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with this release are listed below.

  • Interview with Director Luis Llosa
  • Interview with Co-Writer Hans Bauer
  • Deleted & Extended Scenes
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1985 film Out of Africa on 4K in November

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The 1985 film “Out of Africa“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 18th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The movie, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, was directed by Sydney Pollack. It starred [the late great] Robert Redford, as well as Meryl Streep. The motion picture co-starred Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen, Malick Bowens, Michael Gough, Suzanna Hamilton, Iman, and Rachel Kempson. The movie won a total of seven Academy Awards (“Oscars”), including “Best Picture,” “Best Director,” and “Best Cinematography.”

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included along with a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. You also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray already available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • A Song of Africa: An Original Documentary
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Director Sydney Pollack
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer and two HD clips from the film.

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps on 4K and Blu-ray

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The 2025 film “The Fantastic 4: First Steps” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on October 14th via Marvel Studios / Disney. Matt Shakman directed this Marvel Cinematic Universe [“MCU”] movie. It stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Julia Garner, Ralph Ineson, Natasha Lyonne, and Paul Walter Hauser. It’s worth noting that the movie is currently “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K releases will each come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K and Blu-ray releases will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update when they [Amazon] decide to add a listing for the standard 4K. In the meantime, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray available for preorder at Walmart.

Retailer exclusives (pictured below) include a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook at Amazon and a Blu-ray with Pop-Up Packaging at Walmart. Each is now available for preorder at each retailer.

Amazon Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
Walmart Exclusive Pop-Up Packaging Blu-ray

The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
    • Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen
    • Fantastic Four Day
    • Subterranea
    • Birthday Sweater
    • Taking Turns
  • Gag Reel – Enjoy fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
  • Featurettes:
    • Meet The First Family – The creation of the Fantastic Four saved Marvel Comics in 1961 and has only flourished as years have passed. Matt Shakman and the cast explain how they found themselves gravitating toward each role and creating the ultimate family unit.
  • Fantastic Futurism – The filmmakers discuss the process of immersing the cast and crew in the film’s retro-futuristic aesthetic. Join Matt Shakman and crew as they discuss the experience of shooting in gigantic mid-century New York sets and stepping into an otherworldly era. 
  • From Beyond and Below – The team explores bringing complex characters from the page to the screen, including a larger-than-life Galactus, grounded Harvey Elder/Mole Man, and an emotionally rich Silver Surfer.
  • Audio Commentary – Watch the film with audio commentary by director Matt Shakman and production designer Kasra Farahani.

Further below, after the break, you can find promotional trailers for the home video and theatrical releases of the movie.

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Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here on Blu-ray Audio

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The 1975 Pink Floyd album “Wish You Were Here“ is coming to Blu-ray Audio in a “50th Anniversary Edition” on December 12th via Sony Legacy Recordings.

There will also be other versions released on vinyl and CD, but I’ll get to those later. The iconic album from the British rock band has been remastered and received a new Dolby Atmos sound mix by James Guthrie, a name fans will recognize. Also, you’ll get 25 bonus tracks, including an alternate version of the title track [song]. Included in those bonus tracks are the recordings of an April 1975 live concert from Los Angeles, which have been restored and remastered by Steven Wilson.

The tech specs for the original album feature audio options for mixes in Dolby Atmos [2025], lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 [2011], the original 2.0 stereo [1975], and 4.0 quadraphonic [1975]. The sound tech specs there only apply to the first five tracks, though. The tracks from 6 on out are presented in only 2.0 lossless stereo. The full track listing for the Blu-ray Audio release is as follows.

  1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5)
  2. Welcome to the Machine
  3. Have a Cigar
  4. Wish You Were Here
  5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 6-9)
  6. Wine Glasses
  7. Have A Cigar (Alternate Version)
  8. Wish You Were Here
  9. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Early Instrumental Version, Rough Mix)
  10. The Machine Song (Roger’s Demo)
  11. The Machine Song (Demo #2, Revisited)
  12. Wish You Were Here (Take 1)
  13. Wish You Were Here (Pedal Steel Instrumental Mix)
  14. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-9, New Stereo Mix)
  15. Raving And Drooling (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  16. You’ve Got To Be Crazy (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  17. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5) (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  18. Have a Cigar (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  19. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 6-9) (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  20. Speak to Me (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  21. Breathe (In the Air) (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  22. On the Run (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  23. Time (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  24. The Great Gig in the Sky (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  25. Money (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  26. Us and Them (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  27. Any Colour You Like (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  28. Brain Damage (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  29. Eclipse (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
  30. Echoes (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)

It’s certainly worth noting, for the fans, that there will be a “50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition“ set (pictured below) including a 3 LP (vinyl) and 2 CD version, as well as the Blu-ray Audio disc. There will also be individual releases of the 3-disc LP vinyl and 2-disc CD set.

“50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition”

You can find the Blu-ray Audio, the Deluxe Edition, [3 LP] vinyl, and [2] CD sets available for preorder at Amazon.

F1: The Movie races to 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2025 film “F1: The Movie” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on October 7th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Joseph Kosinski directed and co-wrote the movie. It stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, and Tobias Menzies. It’s worth noting that this flick is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision and HDR10, and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Technical specifications for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K and Blu-ray releases will each include a digital copy of the film.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below), the standard 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. But stay tuned for an update on that very soon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.

The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.

  • Inside the F1® The Movie Table Read
  • The Anatomy of a Crash
  • Getting Up to Speed
  • APXGP Innovations
  • Making It to Silverstone
  • Lewis Hamilton: Producer
  • APXGP Sets and Locations
  • Around the World
  • APXGP and F1®: How It Was Filmed
  • Sound of Speed
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